Outdoors Guides for Maine
All GuidesMaine’s outdoors guides focus on trails, water, parks and time in the landscape. Terrain, season and access distinguish the places and activities, from a short walk to a trip requiring more planning.
Acadia National Park in Winter: What's Open
Puffins in Maine: Where and When to See Them
Things to Do in Acadia National Park: Ranked
Camping Near Portland, Maine: The Closest Sites
National Parks in Maine: What's Actually There
Bradbury Mountain State Park: Hikes & Camping
Aroostook State Park: Maine's First State Park
Range Pond State Park, Poland Spring
Biking in Acadia National Park: Carriage Road Guide
Sebago Lake State Park: Beaches, Camping, Songo Lock
Rangeley Lake State Park: Camping & Lake Guide
Mackworth Island: Falmouth's Shore Loop
Grafton Notch State Park: Falls and Hikes
Dogs in Acadia National Park: Rules and Trails
Wolfe's Neck Woods State Park, Freeport
Schoodic Peninsula & the Bar Harbor Schoodic Ferry
Sunday River: What to Know Before You Go
Maine State Parks: A Complete Guide
The Best Hikes in Maine: A Complete Trail Guide
The Appalachian Trail in Maine: A Hiker's Guide
Cadillac Mountain: Sunrise, Reservations & Trails
Hiking in Acadia National Park: The 10 Best Trails
Acadia National Park Animals: A Wildlife Guide
Acadia National Park Camping: Where to Book and When
Things to Do in Bethel, Maine: Ranked by the Data
Acadia National Park Scenic Drive: Park Loop Road
Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens: A Visitor's Guide
Lamoine State Park: Camping Across from Acadia
Mt Blue State Park Campground & Hiking Guide
Wells Reserve at Laudholm & Nature Preserves
The Best Golf Courses in Maine: Full Guide
Maine Mountains: The Peaks Worth Climbing
Maine State Parks Camping: The Complete Guide
Fishing in Maine: Charters, Ports and Species
The Knife Edge, Maine: Katahdin's Hardest Mile
Peaks-Kenny State Park: Sebec Lake Guide
Damariscotta Lake State Park, Jefferson
The Saco River: Tubing, Paddling and Sandbars
The Best Lakes in Maine: A Regional Guide
Swan Lake State Park: Swanville Day-Use Guide
Popham Beach State Park: A Visitor's Guide
Camden Hills State Park: Complete Hiking Guide
Lake St. George State Park, Liberty
Where to See Moose in Maine: A Practical Guide
Jordan Pond House: Popovers, the Path & the Bubbles
Moose Point State Park, Searsport: A Guide
Moosehead Lake: A Guide to Maine's Biggest Lake
Lily Bay State Park: Moosehead Lake Guide
Acadia National Park Images: Best Views & Photo Spots
Best Coastal Walks in Maine
Best Bird-Watching Preserves in Maine
Best Waterfall Hikes in Maine
Best Coastal State Parks in Maine
Best Coastal Golf Courses in Maine
Best Coastal Nature Preserves in Maine
Maine Nature Preserves: A Guide
Best Coastal Hikes in Maine
Best Easy Hikes in Maine
Best Deep-Sea Fishing Ports in Maine
Destinations
Must-see destinations
Downeast & Acadia
Bar Harbor
Gateway to Acadia National Park - Cadillac Mountain, puffin cruises, and a harbor town that fills with cruise ships from May to October.
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunkport
Dock Square boutiques, Goose Rocks Beach, and the Bush family's Walker's Point - the quintessential coastal Maine summer town.
Greater Portland
Portland
Maine's largest city - a working waterfront, Old Port cobblestones, and a food scene that punches well above its weight.
Midcoast Islands
Bath
Shipbuilding heart of Maine since 1743 - Bath Iron Works still launches destroyers past the Maine Maritime Museum on the Kennebec.
Midcoast Islands
Boothbay Harbor
A Midcoast harbor town built around boat trips, with the Coastal Maine Botanical Gardens just up the road.
Midcoast Islands
Camden
Where the mountains meet the sea - windjammer harbor, Mount Battie summit views, and an independent village with real soul.
Greater Portland
Freeport
Flagship home of L.L. Bean, open 24/7 - outlets, a tidal river, and surprisingly good eating between the shopping.
Southern Maine Coast
Kennebunk
Postcard-perfect village of sea captains' mansions, Lower Village shops, and easy walks to Mother's Beach and Gooch's Beach.